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Mosh pits at sleep concert12/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Stick to designated paths and don’t be tempted to climb over or crawl under fences. Minor wounds (often from falling over): sturdy shoes are a must to avoid trips, slips and falls.Read about how to reduce harm from alcohol and other drugs here. Overdoing it from alcohol and other drugs: the ultimate #FestivalFail! Start low and go slow.When night falls, it can get cold quickly so the risk of hypothermia is very real if you don’t stay warm and dry. Sunstroke, sunburn and general exposure: stay hydrated, wear a hat, cover up if it’s sunny and slap on a high SPF cream. ![]() Good sturdy footwear is a must if you want to avoid leaving the festival early on crutches. Sprained ankles: walking on uneven surfaces in dark and often muddy conditions leads to lots of soft tissue injuries (and sometimes even fractures).Festival welfare is your friend! Check on your event website to see if they have a welfare team and where they are located.It might look like anything goes, but there are rules you should follow if you're jumping in! Stay safe in the mosh pit - the mosh pit at a festival can look like total chaos.Once you get cold and wet it can be very hard to warm back up, especially when you are sleeping in a tent so wear a waterproof and stay warm. Always bring a pair of boots or wellies white trainers + mud = bad times. Wear sun cream to protect yourself, even if it’s cloudy. Protect yourself from the elements – start by bringing the right gear with you.Ear plugs are not suitable for very young children, full ear muffs should be used. Small children have especially sensitive ears and should always wear ear protection when around loud noise. If you do like to be right in the action, wear ear protection. Love music? Love your ears! – exposure to loud music at festivals and concerts can cause serious long term damage to your hearing.Be careful about over hydrating if you are taking ecstasy/MDMA as this can cause problems. Eat regularly and stay hydrated – drinking alcohol, walking for miles, sitting in the sun and dancing can quickly cause you to get dehydrated.Food poisoning + festival toilets = #FestivalFail. If you’re making your own food back at camp, ensure meat is thoroughly cooked. Avoid an upset stomach – you might be happy to dodge the shower for the weekend, but make sure you always wash your hands or use an antibacterial hand sanitiser before you eat and after you’ve used the toilet.Pace yourself and know when to go to bed – have a good time, stay up all night if you are having fun, but there comes a point where you need to ask yourself: Is this fun anymore or do I need a bit of sleep?.If you see someone alone and unconscious alert a steward or member of event staff. Be a friendly face in the crowd – if you see someone you don’t know who looks like they are struggling or needs some help ask if they are ok.Look after your friends – make sure that everyone gets home safely at night and people are not left to walk back to camp on their own.Make informed decisions and read our harm reduction advice on alcohol and other drugs. Be drink and drug aware – don’t overdo it. ![]()
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